Our latest lookbook showcases kitchens that incorporate blue hues in unexpected and striking ways, transforming the heart of the home into a vibrant statement. From terrazzo-inspired countertops to floor tiling, the kitchens featured in this lookbook go beyond traditional uses of the colour blue.Whether it's paired with gold accents, timber details or other colours, here are eight kitchens that redefine how shades of blue can be used to bring personality and character to the home.This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring earthy finishes, listening bars and bathrooms with sculptural stone sinks.Photo by Sean DavidsonHudson Heights Apartment, USA, by Ideas of OrderNew York architecture studio Ideas of Order injected this 1,000-square-foot apartment at the northern tip of Manhattan with bright hues, creating distinct identities for each area of the home.Periwinkle blue and raspberry purple cabinets define the kitchen, which also features an aluminium backsplash and matching panels above.Find out more about Hudson Heights Apartment Photo is courtesy of Surman WestonMakepeace Mansions Apartment, UK, by Surman WestonDrawing from the nearby art deco tube stations, architecture studio Surman Weston decorated this apartment with bespoke elements and curved shapes that were synonymous with the art deco period.The turquoise blue kitchen countertops were inlaid with timber chips of varying sizes to create a terrazzo-like finish, complemented by the oakwood fluted panels and circular brass handles of the cupboards.Find out more about Makepeace Mansions Apartment Photo by Jacob MilliganJewellery Box, UK, by Michael Collins ArchitectsAptly named Jewellery Box, this two-storey home extension and renovation by Hertfordshire studio Michael Collins Architects features a vibrant textured interior that contrasts its subdued exterior.The kitchen's Inchyra Blue cabinets and surfaces were paired with gold backsplashes and door handles, creating an unexpected interplay of colour and material.Find out more about Jewellery Box Photo by Sam FrostCasa Mallorca, USA, by Rob DiazDark blue-green stone counters and a matching backsplash stand out from the wood-dominated kitchen of Casa Mallorca, the self-designed Los Angeles home of Rob Diaz.Inspired by Mallorcan villas, the house was designed to bring the outdoors in through the use of earth-toned surfaces and natural materials.Find out more about Casa Mallorca Photo by Ypsilon Business PhotographyLamat House, Belgium, by Objekt ArchitectenBelgian studio Objekt Architecten updated this traditional red-brick home with a contemporary interior that features a double-height living area at the rear of the house.The kitchen was outfitted entirely in blue, with matching pale blue cabinetry, worktops and floor tiles that extend to the tropical planter dividing the kitchen from the dining room.Find out more about Lamat House Photo by Ruth Maria MurphyLovers Walk, Ireland, by Kingston Lafferty DesignDublin studio Kingston Lafferty Design drew inspiration from the work of designer Verner Panton for the 1970s-style interiors of this family home in Cork.A seafoam blue ceiling adds an unexpected pop of colour to this red-toned kitchen, where the counter, island and backsplash are finished in veined red quartzite.Find out more about Lovers Walk Photo by Jos HeviaPSM21 House, Spain, by Ral Snchez ArchitectsSpanish studio Ral Snchez Architects merged two separate apartments into one home by adding an interior staircase and incorporating colourful details.At the heart of the space is a blue-painted "kitchen cube", which houses the kitchen, a small storage room and the internal staircase, combining character with functionality.Find out more about PSM21 House Photo by Andy StaggKennington House, UK, by R2 StudioThis narrow 19th-century house was revitalised by London-based architecture studio R2 with a colourful open-plan living space and loft extension offering rooftop views.The kitchen is characterised by its use of primary colours, integrating dark blue cabinets with yellow cabinets and bright red bar stools.Find out more about Kennington House This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring earthy finishes, listening bars and bathrooms with sculptural stone sinks.The post Eight kitchens that incorporate bold splashes of blue appeared first on Dezeen.